ABORTION
Presently, one of the most complex and emotional dilemmas facing modern society is that of abortion. The complexity of this dilemma has caused controversy throughout the nation. It has raised many fundamental questions such as who has the right to make the decision to abort a child, the female or the male? It has also raised many moral questions, questions that differ among society. Societies' view on abortion has been greatly influenced by factors beyond ones control. Dealing mainly with circumstances that a woman has little or no control over. These circumstances are unfortunate and often lead to ones decision to have an abortion. The reasons as to why a woman may have an abortion varies from individual to individual. A woman may have an abortion with or without the consent of her partner. Ones religious beliefs may play a minor role in influencing the decision. The Roman Catholic Church feels strongly about abortion and prohibits it entirely. A woman between the ages of 16-25 may choose to have an abortion because of the lack of contraceptives and carelessness. Whereas, a woman between the ages of 35-45 may have an abortion due to medical, social, or economic reasons. By definition, abortion is the term
Collins, Anne. The Big Evasion. Canada: Lester & Orpen Dennys, 1985. Seventy-six per cent of all women who have abortions do so because they feel that the child will change the woman's life considerably and they are not ready for such a change. This often applies to a single woman. If this woman is still in school, having the baby will result in dropping out of school and not finishing her education. Having the child will also result in a loss of a social life. The woman could no longer enjoy her independence, but must assume the responsibility of a child who is dependent on her for love and security. Sixty-eight per cent of women decide to have an abortion because they are unable to afford the expenses of having a child. "These women are often found living below the poverty line. They cannot afford to support themselves, let alone support a newborn." (Judges 131) These women are not the only ones with the inability to afford a child. Many women with careers cannot afford to pay for the expenses needed to raise a child. Thirty-one per cent of women are not ready for the responsibility of parenthood. They may not be mature or old enough to accept the responsibility of caring for a newborn. Thirty-one per cent of all women may choose to have an abortion because they do not want others to know that they are pregnant and that they are sexually active. This reason most often applies to teenagers who know that this news would be upsetting their parents or to those teens who are afraid that they will be judged by others. This particular group believes that abortion would solve all their problems. In modern society, abortion has become the number one birth control pill. Women who become pregnant often consider abortion as their first option. If they are not ready to take the responsibility of raising a child, they choose to have an abortion. Today, women believe that if one becomes pregnant, an abortion is the answer. This is how abortion has become known as an effective birth control pill.
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